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Losing hearts and minds: The desperate state of US influence operations
The United States is surrendering ground to Russia and China’s propaganda machines. That has key officials increasingly worried.
Policy
US plan may boost NATO arms production for Ukraine
Money would also go toward Ukrainian defense industry and undercutting Russian arms sales.
Ideas
How to win in Ukraine: pour it on, and don’t worry about escalation
The Biden administration has been too cautious. There’s still time to change that.
Threats
DOD: Russia’s use of Starlink will be a ‘continuous problem’ in Ukraine
The Pentagon and SpaceX have been working together to shut off Russia’s use of Starlink.
Threats
'Fast movers': Chinese satellites zoom around for inspections—or interference
In a previously unreported incident, one of China's maneuvering satellites was tracked and approached by a Russian one.
Policy
Defense One Radio, Ep. 154: Behind the rise in global defense spending, Part 3: The wider world
In the final episode in a three-part series, we revisit the guns-vs.-butter debate and take another look at the consequences of Washington's "porcupine" strategy for Taiwan's defense.
Ideas
The urgency of European strategic autonomy is more pronounced than ever
With Russia pressing from the east and Trump polling well in the west, the EU needs a dramatic increase in its defense capabilities.
Ideas
What has China learned from Russia and Iran’s use of proxies?
The answer may help U.S. planners anticipate and spot Beijing's next moves.
Policy
Defense One Radio, Ep. 152: Behind the rise in global defense spending, Part 1: Russia
Russia is spending as much on its military as it did in the 1980s. How sustainable is that?
Threats
Ukrainians plead with White House to lift missile-use restrictions
The White House is giving Ukraine more weapons, but also “limiting our capabilities,” officials warn.
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